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The Fifa family: which confederations could support Infantino or turn against him?

The president is under increasing scrutiny following his World Cup sell-off plan. We look at each confederation’s relationship with the governing body

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Infantino urges fans to 'seize moment' on eve of Women's World Cup

FIFA urges fans to "seize the moment" and buy Women's World Cup tickets. 1.375M sold, surpassing 2019 tournament. NZ's opening match yet to sell out. Seats still available for most matches, including New Zealand vs Norway and semi-finals.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain's armbands at Women's World Cup after standoff in Qatar

The anti-discrimination “One Love” captain’s armband denied to teams at the men’s World Cup in Qatar will be worn at the Women’s World Cup next month in an amended version now approved by soccer authorities

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Catcalls dog Qatar's moment in the World Cup limelight

In his poem Die Lorelei, Heinrich Heine touched on the stillness of the Rhine in his portrait of the legendary mermaid who lured sailors to their doom on the rocks along the river. Just shy of 200 years after Heine's masterpiece, no siren songs have been required to attract footballers…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2022

FIFA Urges World Cup Teams to Focus on Football

FIFA's top officials have urged the 32 teams preparing for the most political World Cup in the modern era to focus on the game in Qatar and avoid handing out lessons in morality. A letter urging teams to “let football take center stage” was sent by FIFA president Gianni Infantino…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 4, 2022

FIFA chief tells World Cup fans Qatar is 'most hospitable place on earth'

FIFA's secretary general Fatma Samoura insists visitors to the country will receive "the best hospitality that you can imagine" regardless of "social and sexual orientation"

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

Fifa rebuked over 'focus on football' message

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Fifa has called on teams at the World Cup in Qatar to "focus on football" and stop "handing out moral lessons" in a message that received a sharp rebuke from Amnesty International.

Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

FIFA urges World Cup teams to ‘focus on the football’ in Qatar

FIFA asks participants to reserve judgement in the face of protests over LGBTQ issues and migrant worker rights.

Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2022

Fifa tells World Cup teams to avoid ‘ideological or political battles’ in Qatar

The winter tournament has proven controversial since Qatar’s victorious hosting bid in 2010

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

FIFA lifts suspension, India can host U-17 Women’s World Cup

Fifa, the governing body for world football, has lifted the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF), paving the country’s return to international football and the hosting of Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup later this year.

The Times of India · Aug 27, 2022